Which Processor to get?

Kristof2Kristof2 Member
edited November 2003 in Hardware
I have been thinking of getting a new processor for my Epox 8RDA+. The trouble is that I have not been payinag ttention to any of the new stuff (not that I would know what any of it meant eve if I had). Right now I have a 1700+ in there slightly OC'd. What is a good processor for under $100. The processor I have now is good enough for what I use the computer for but I want more speed for folding.


Kristof2

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  • croc_croc_ New
    edited November 2003
    I clicked this thread and was about to read what you wrote, but all I can see is your avatar .....
  • CreepCreep Hell Icrontian
    edited November 2003
    I picked up an OEM 2gig Thorton Athlon for around 75 at NE. THey have the Bartons for 90. That's all I can think of.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited November 2003
    The best bang for your buck is the 2500+ Barton. You can overclock it a good deal on air, and it's under $100
  • SimGuySimGuy Ottawa, Canada
    edited November 2003
    http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=1&submit=Go&description=Barton%2C2600%2B

    Barton 2600+
    OEM: $99
    Retail: $104 (today until 4:00 PM PST only) :D
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited November 2003
    I agree with prime. Right now NE has the 2500+ for $90 in retail packaging... to me it's worth that extra five bucks to get the 3 year warranty...
  • Mt_GoatMt_Goat Head Cheezy Knob Pflugerville (north of Austin) Icrontian
    edited November 2003
    primesuspect had this to say
    The best bang for your buck is the 2500+ Barton. You can overclock it a good deal on air, and it's under $100

    That is if you get one of the older ones that ane not locked. It's getting to be a crap shoot these days with the Barton's.
  • croc_croc_ New
    edited November 2003
    Is there a list out of which cpu codes are locked and which are not?
  • Kristof2Kristof2 Member
    edited November 2003
    Does the 2600+ that SimGuy recommended overclock as good as the 2500+? If so I will buy that one.

    Kristof2
  • SimGuySimGuy Ottawa, Canada
    edited November 2003
    croc_ had this to say
    Is there a list out of which cpu codes are locked and which are not?

    http://www.short-media.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6027

    Kristof, I would imagine it overclocks as well as the 2500+... but I don't have official information on that.
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited November 2003
    croc_ had this to say
    Is there a list out of which cpu codes are locked and which are not?

    http://www.short-media.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6027

    Kristof: It does OC just as well, however, if it's locked then you're working with a higher multi, so if you just have FSB adjustment available, you wouldn't be able to go as high. With the 2500+ you just bump up the FSB to 400 and you have an instant XP3200+...
  • Kristof2Kristof2 Member
    edited November 2003
    GHoosdum had this to say

    Kristof: It does OC just as well, however, if it's locked then you're working with a higher multi, so if you just have FSB adjustment available, you wouldn't be able to go as high. With the 2500+ you just bump up the FSB to 400 and you have an instant XP3200+... [/B]

    Ok 2500+ it is then. Thanks everyone!

    Kristof2
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